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7.3/10   28 votes
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Director:

Tim Boxell

Writer:

Miles Murphy (writer)

Contact:

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Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The roar of the mob drowned out the truth.

Plot:

When a fatal kidnapping ignites a firestorm of suspicion and rage in idyllic 1933 San Jose, California, a hard-nosed young reporter takes on the powers-that-be to prevent the lynching of two men he believes are innocent. | full synopsis

Awards:

1 win more

User Comments:

Great film! more (3 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gabriel Mann ... Jack Pacheco

Pete Postlethwaite ... Albion Munson

Emily Harrison ... Helen Walsh

Diana Scarwid ... Natalie Walsh

Bruce McGill ... Horace Walsh

Tom Bower ... Sheriff Ackle

Ron Roggé ... Deputy Dully
Val Diamond ... Sulvia Daumier
Ed Holmes ... Gov. Brodie
David Barth ... Ralph Rutz
Michael Sommers ... Agent Callaway

Cully Fredricksen ... Agent Tucker
Howard Swain ... Bill Vente
Robert Kennedy ... James Sullivan
Ralph Miller ... Tom Stanton
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Additional Details

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Filming Locations:

Oakland, California, USA more


FAQ

Are there any non-fiction books documeting the history of the Brooke L Hart kidnapping, murder, and lynching case?
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2 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Great film!, 27 October 2007
10/10
Author: Jake143 from United States

Saw film at yesterday's theater opening and was very impressed! The cinematography and acting were what I would expect for a high budget Hollywood picture. The noir style lighting and atmosphere made the whole experience very believable. Pete Postelthwaite gives his usual amazing performance (he's got to be one of the best character actors in the biz!) and I thought Gabriel Mann did a fine job too....I'm sure we'll see lots of him in future films. I hope Valley gets a nationwide release so my friends and family in other cities can see it too! This is one film that needs to be seen on the big screen to be fully appreciated.

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